Category: National
EV Industry Warns Against Excessive Regulation
By: Justicia Shipena Electric vehicle (EV) industry experts are cautioning that excessive regulatory oversight and a lack of private sector engagement could hinder Namibia’s transition to electric mobility. Namibia’s plan to implement an EV charging infrastructure regulatory framework…
Rundu Says Goodbye to Nujoma
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents from the two Kavango regions paid their final respects to Founding President Sam Nujoma on Saturday during the fourth national memorial service held in his honour in Rundu. Mourners, including delegates from Angola, braved…
Nujoma Loved Traditional Authorities – Chiefs
By: Annakleta Haikera Mbunza Traditional Authority Hompa Alfons Kaundu has described the late Dr. Sam Nujoma as an extraordinary leader who cherished and preserved traditional authority in Namibia. Kaundu praised the Founding President for his unwavering support of traditional…
Windhoek Sees Growth in Building Approvals
By: Dolly Menas Windhoek recorded a 5.2% year-on-year (y/y) increase in approved building plans this January, with the city’s municipality approving 74 building plans valued at N$47 million. Despite this growth in approvals, the total value of the plans…
Boy Who Travelled 200 km to Attend Nujoma’s Memorial Receives N$31,500
By: Annakleta Haikera Thirteen-year-old orphan John Kakuwa, who travelled 200 km from Divundu to Rundu to attend the memorial service of Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma, will return to school for the first time in over two years…
Sports Column: Understanding Human Psychology to Commercialise Sports
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Non-sport fans often deem the fandom as a form of mass psychosis. Society being hysterical about sports is a societal trait that has been around for centuries. Think about the tens of thousands of people who…
TVET Centres to Offer Diplomas to Meet Industry Demands
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Namibia is set to upgrade its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres from certificate programs to diploma-level education, aligning with industry demands and job creation goals. This was announced by Minister of Higher…
Paratus Strengthens Its Cybersecurity After Cyber Attack
By: Justicia Shipena Paratus has announced additional investments in advanced cybersecurity solutions following a cyber attack that targeted its systems last week. The company stated that these investments are part of its proactive and continuous strategy to strengthen…
Non-Performing Loans Threaten Banks’ Stability
By: Justicia Shipena Economists are warning that the growing volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Namibia could destabilise the financial sector and jeopardise banks’ balance sheets. An increasing number of Namibians are defaulting on loans due to affordability…
Policy Shift Needed to Support Local Tourism Entrepreneurs
By: Justicia Shipena Tourism experts are calling for policy reforms to expedite local entrepreneurs’ participation in the tourism market and enhance industry efficiency. Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, emphasised that tourism in Namibia has…